SWIMMING

Artificial lakes: Very nice artificial lake in Flumet (4 km). Also a larger one in Passy (20 km) where you can windsurf and go canoeing; and finally in Combloux (9 km) where there is a “biotope” lake with fitness centre.

Swimming Pools: Three Pools in Megève (4 km), one of which is an Olympic-size outdoor pool.

A tip? Come and cool down on the banks of the Arly River at the two small sandy beaches!

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FISHING IN THE LAKES AND RIVERS

Mountain lakes and rivers contain many varieties of fish. It’s a real pleasure to fish in such impressive and peaceful surroundings. Lacs de montagne et torrents recèlent de bien nombreuses sortes de poissons.  In this connection, visit the very complete UNPF 74 site.

The Haute-Savoie Departmental Federation of Fishing Associations offers the following possibilities:

Le plus ? L’été, l’office de tourisme organise des ateliers d’initiation à la pêche, en juillet et août.

• if you have a current permit from another fishing association, bearing both fishing tax stamps, you can obtain a permit valid for 1 month, 15 days, 7 days or one day.
• if you don’t have a permit, a tourist permit can be issued.
•  In the summer, the Tourisme Office organize fishing initiation workshops in July and August.

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CANYONING

Accompanied outings: strong sensations in the Savoyard cascades and torrestss! Praz-sur-Arly guides orgnaize weekly excursions in season.

One of the Praz-sur-Arly courses, created by two of resorts guides –  le parcours de canyoning de Praz  - is rated AD. You will find a map on our website.

WHITE WATER RAFTING AND HYDROSPEED

Discover the excitement and adventure of white water rafting in the main torrents of our region.
Adventures Payraud – Tel : 04 50 93 63 63

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